The Texas Rangers Major League Baseball team has played in Arlington, Texas, since 1972. The team began in 1961 as the Washington Senators, an American League expansion team based in Washington, D.C., before relocating to Texas. This list documents players and teams who hold records set in various statistical areas during single games, entire seasons, or their Rangers' careers.
Table key Record was set when the team was known as the Washington SenatorsRecord encompasses career with the Texas Rangers and Washington Senators*Tied record
Career records These are records of players with the best performance in distinct statistical categories during their career with the Rangers.
Batting
StatisticPlayerRecordRangers careerGames played1,8232000–2012At bats7,3992000–2012Runs1,0852000–2012Hits2,2302000–2012Doubles4152000–2012Triples552000–2012Home runs3721989–1999, 2002–2003Runs batted in1,1801989–1999, 2002–2003Walks8051989–1993, 1999–2003Strikeouts1,1522000–2012Stolen bases3052009–2020Caught stealing1052009–2020Batting average.3191978–1981On-base percentage.3991974–1979 Slugging percentage.6152001–2003On-base plus slugging1.0112001–2003
Pitching StatisticPlayerRecordRangers careerWins1391980–1990Losses1231980–1990Earned run average2.461967–1971, 1977Games pitched5281989–1995, 2000–2002, 2004–2005Games started3131980–1990Saves1501997–2000Innings pitched2,3081980–1990Hits allowed1,9971989–1995, 2000–2002, 2004–2005Runs allowed1,0861980–1990Earned runs allowed9431980–1990Home runs allowed2381980–1990Walks1,0011986–1992, 1995–1998Strikeouts1,4521980–1990Batting average against.1971989–1993WHIP1.091976–1977
Single-season records These are records of players with the best performance in distinct statistical categories during a single season.
Batting
StatisticPlayerRecordSeasonGames played1631980At bats6912006Runs1332001Hits2212005Singles1651980Doubles522006Triples141989Home runs572002Runs batted in1571998Walks1321970Strikeouts2072018Stolen bases521978Caught stealing211995Batting average.3592010On-base percentage.4362008Slugging percentage.6431996Consecutive games hitting streak282000
Pitching
StatisticPlayerRecordSeasonWins251974Losses191974Earned run average (min. 100 IP)1.571979Earned run average (min. 162 IP)2.171972Games pitched851987Games started41*1974Games started41*1974Saves492004 Complete games291974Shutouts6*1974Shutouts6*1976Innings pitched3281974Hits allowed2861974Runs allowed1591987Earned runs allowed1391974Home runs allowed411999Walks1431986Strikeouts3011989
Single-game records These are records of players and teams with the best performance in distinct statistical categories during a single game.
Batting
StatisticPlayerRecordDateOpponentMost runs scored in a game (team)—30August 22, 2007Baltimore OriolesMost home runs in a game (team)—8*May 21, 2005Houston AstrosMost home runs in a game (team)—8*June 30, 2005Los Angeles AngelsMost home runs in a game4May 8, 2012Baltimore OriolesMost home runs in an inning2*July 26, 2002Oakland AthleticsMost home runs in an inning2*August 22, 2012Baltimore OriolesMost RBI in a game9April 13, 1999Seattle MarinersMost total bases in a game18May 8, 2012Baltimore OriolesMost stolen bases in a game5September 28, 2000Seattle Mariners
Pitching
StatisticPlayerRecordDateOpponentMost successive strikeouts9August 10, 2023Kansas City RoyalsMost consecutive batters retired27July 28, 1994California AngelsMost strikeouts in an inning4*August 2, 1987Baltimore OriolesMost strikeouts in an inning4*July 4, 1988New York YankeesMost strikeouts in a 9-inning game (RHP)16*April 26, 1990Chicago White SoxMost strikeouts in a 9-inning game (RHP)16*May 1, 1991Toronto Blue JaysMost strikeouts in a 9-inning game (LHP)13*April 8, 1989Toronto Blue JaysMost strikeouts in a 9-inning game (LHP)13*July 26, 2010Oakland AthleticsMost strikeouts in a 9-inning game (LHP)13*October 18, 2010New York YankeesMost strikeouts in a 9-inning game (LHP)13*April 27, 2019Seattle MarinersMost strikeouts in an extra-inning game21 (16 inn)September 12, 1962Baltimore Orioles
Rare feats
Hitting for the cycle
Eleven Rangers have hit for the cycle in franchise history.
PlayerDateOpponentBoston Red SoxCleveland IndiansCleveland IndiansDetroit TigersBaltimore OriolesBoston Red SoxMinnesota TwinsHouston AstrosColorado RockiesHouston AstrosLos Angeles AngelsBaltimore Orioles
Triple plays
The Rangers have turned six triple plays in their franchise history.
DatePlayersOpponentBump WillsMike HargroveOakland AthleticsRoyce ClaytonLee StevensNew York YankeesRandy VelardeBoston Red SoxAlex RodriguezIván RodríguezHank BlalockKenny RogersMichael YoungSeattle MarinersElvis AndrusDetroit TigersRougned OdorLos Angeles Angels
See also List of Texas Rangers no-hitters
Notes
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